Rider vs. Brenham in State Semifinals

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider head coach Scot Green talks to his team after their 3-1 win over Brenham.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider catcher Gage Green gets the signal from the dugout Thursday afternoon during the State Semifinal in Round Rock.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider's Christien Sager hits a foul ball during Thursday's 3-1 win over Brenham at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider pitcher Cameron Allen celebrates the win after the last out of Thursday's State Semifinal.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider coaches Scot Green (left) and Josh Bobbitt celebrate the 3-1 victory over Brenham at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider pitcher Cameron Allen fires the pitch to the plate during Thurday's State Semifinal against Brenham at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. The Raiders defeated Brenham 3-1 to advance to the State Final.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News The Raiders wait eagerly in the dugout during their 4A state semifinal game against Brenham at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider infielder Ben Bates hauls in the line drive during Thursday's 3-1 win over Branham at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider's Cameron Allen gets a hit in the early innings of Thursday's Semifinal game against Brenham. The Raiders avenged last years loss to Brenham with a 3-1 win.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider's Jordan McQuerry rounds third base during the first inning of Thursday's 3-1 win over Brenham at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider Gage Green takes a swing at the ball during Thursday's win over Brenham in Round Rock. Rider advanced to the state championship game with the 3-1 win over the Cubs.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Raider right fielder Blake Brom hauls in the fly ball during Thursday's State Semnifinal in Round Rock.

Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News Rider fans cheer on the Raider's as they defeated defending state champion Brenham 3-1 Thursday afternoon at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Rider's Ben Smith slides safely into second base in the late innings of Thursday's State Semifinal win over Brenham in Round Rock. Steven Schaffner / Special to the Times Record News